Dr. James Allen Guess M.D. is a board certified neck and spine specialist serving patients across Carrollton, TX. He is known for providing complete treatment for various spinal cord injuries like Spinal Stenosis, Fractures, Spinal Deformity etc.

Spinal Cord Injury

Several vertebrae are stacked over each other to form a spine. Spinal cord is a group of nerves that runs in the hollow space (central canal) between the vertebrae. The small openings in the spine let the nerves branch out, which carry messages from brain to the other body parts. An injury to the spinal cord, may hamper the functioning of autonomic nervous system, leading to loss of sensation and muscle activity.

X-Ray test may provide visuals of deformities and misalignments in the spine. MRI and CT scan may also be suggested to have a clearer view of the damaged soft tissues.

Treatment For Spinal Cord Injury

Medications: Intravenous medications may be administered to the patients to reduce inflammation and damage caused to nerve cells.

Immobilization: Traction may help the patients to stabilize and restore the normal functioning of the spine. The doctor may also ask the patients to wear neck collars to keep the spine in correct position and restrict its movement.

Surgery: Surgical intervention may be required to relieve excess pressure on the cord and reinstate spine’s working. The orthopedic surgeon may remove damaged bone fragments and reposition the dislocated vertebrae in the herniated discs.